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#1 New-York-Times-Disqualified & Hugo-Award-disqualified author of IRON WIDOW and ZACHARY YING AND THE DRAGON EMPEROR (They/Them)

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OMG GODDAMN I LOVE THE SYMBOLISM IN THIS

05.11.2025 08:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Wu Zetian from Xiran Jay Zhaoโ€™s Heavenly Tyrant wearing the armor for the Nine-Tailed Fox Chrysalis floating with five Hunduns representing each type - fire, wood, water, metal, and earth.

Wu Zetian from Xiran Jay Zhaoโ€™s Heavenly Tyrant wearing the armor for the Nine-Tailed Fox Chrysalis floating with five Hunduns representing each type - fire, wood, water, metal, and earth.

Detailed shot of Wu Zetian in the spirit armor of the Nine-Tailed Fox Chrysalis

Detailed shot of Wu Zetian in the spirit armor of the Nine-Tailed Fox Chrysalis

Zetian communes with the Hunduns in @xiranjayzhao.bsky.social โ€˜s Heavenly Tyrant
#hundun #wuzetian #ironwidow #heavenlytyrant #ninetailfox #armor

27.10.2025 17:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 110    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I cannot repost this because spoilers but OMG!!!

21.10.2025 19:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I didn't steal the Napoleon family jewels. I never went anywhere near the Napoleon family jewels. My left hand never touched the Napoleon family jewels.

20.10.2025 01:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 73    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How fucking dare you I am a francophobe

20.10.2025 01:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
It has come to my attention that some very troubling allegations have been made against me. It is my intention for this statement to bring some clarity to the situation.

My whereabouts from 9:30AM to 9:37AM CET on October 19th, 2025 are perfectly accounted for. I was with my friend Lune at the Musรฉe de la Rรฉvolution franรงaise in Vizille, Southern France. It is a 3-hour train ride away from Paris, which is in Northern France. It is not physically possible for me to have crossed the country and back within the span of minutes. I would provide time-stamped photographic evidence of this, but I was so overcome with emotion that I neglected to take any. Sometimes what matters most in life is living in the moment.

Some have pointed out that my bookcase in my previous Reel looks different from my usual bookcase. There is a perfectly reasonable explanation for this that I am declining to reveal for privacy reasons. I am not in hiding. I am not in possession of priceless jewels I am now struggling to think of how to sell without alerting French authorities. My actions online are not an attempt to distract from any crimes.

My personal animosity for Mr. Napoleon Bonaparte aside, I would never think to partake in any act of blatant, brilliantly planned and expertly executed theft of his family jewels. I would not know what to do with them. I would be hoping someone in the comments would tell me what to do with them. But I am not asking that because I do not have them.

- XJZ ๐Ÿ’”

It has come to my attention that some very troubling allegations have been made against me. It is my intention for this statement to bring some clarity to the situation. My whereabouts from 9:30AM to 9:37AM CET on October 19th, 2025 are perfectly accounted for. I was with my friend Lune at the Musรฉe de la Rรฉvolution franรงaise in Vizille, Southern France. It is a 3-hour train ride away from Paris, which is in Northern France. It is not physically possible for me to have crossed the country and back within the span of minutes. I would provide time-stamped photographic evidence of this, but I was so overcome with emotion that I neglected to take any. Sometimes what matters most in life is living in the moment. Some have pointed out that my bookcase in my previous Reel looks different from my usual bookcase. There is a perfectly reasonable explanation for this that I am declining to reveal for privacy reasons. I am not in hiding. I am not in possession of priceless jewels I am now struggling to think of how to sell without alerting French authorities. My actions online are not an attempt to distract from any crimes. My personal animosity for Mr. Napoleon Bonaparte aside, I would never think to partake in any act of blatant, brilliantly planned and expertly executed theft of his family jewels. I would not know what to do with them. I would be hoping someone in the comments would tell me what to do with them. But I am not asking that because I do not have them. - XJZ ๐Ÿ’”

A statement. Please read.

20.10.2025 01:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1028    ๐Ÿ” 160    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 29    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

I can't believe this is how you found out

19.10.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Idc, "4 people disguised as construction workers heisted the Napoleon family jewels from the Louvre in 7 minutes by rolling up to the second-storey window on a basket lift" is an objectively hilarious event

19.10.2025 22:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4292    ๐Ÿ” 955    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 76    ๐Ÿ“Œ 74

WOW

15.10.2025 09:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Atem and Osiris the Sky Dragon!

#yugioh #้Šๆˆฏ็Ž‹ #yugi #ใ‚ชใ‚ทใƒชใ‚นใฎๅคฉ็ฉบ็ซœ
#tcg #ocg

15.10.2025 07:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 102    ๐Ÿ” 40    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program Returns for 2025 Patterson has pledged a personal contribution of $300,000, to be distributed in amounts of $500, to 600 booksellers from ABA member bookstores.

It's back!

JPat holiday bookseller bonus!
Nominate a bookseller and they could get $500 from James Patterson!
Nominate before Oct 31!

www.bookweb.org/news/james-p...

02.10.2025 00:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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WHO JUST DOES THIS TO SOMEONE ๐Ÿ˜ญ WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIM

28.09.2025 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 431    ๐Ÿ” 74    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Born to watch the cave entrance at night, stuck living as a dysfunctional modern human ๐Ÿ˜”

26.09.2025 22:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 658    ๐Ÿ” 153    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 15
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Signed: Wedgeford Trials Trilogy โ€“ Courtney Milan Auction item 'Signed: Wedgeford Trials Trilogy โ€“ Courtney Milan' hosted online at 32auctions.

Hey, this is a reminder that the Unbound for Gaza auction is live right now.

I have the complete Wedgeford Trilogy up here:

www.32auctions.com/organization...

26.09.2025 21:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 197    ๐Ÿ” 157    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

o Macron pensando nessa toda vez que precisa abraรงar outro presidente alรฉm do Lula

24.09.2025 19:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 58    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why is this suddenly popping off on Brazilian bluesky

24.09.2025 18:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 193    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

mds, eu pensava que ele era monogรขmico com o lula, mas ele รฉ um PUTO

24.09.2025 18:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 89    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Anyone know what type of coin this is? It appears to be from Mexico but I have no idea how it could've gotten into my great-great-grandma's possession when she was a peasant in China

22.09.2025 22:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 223    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 23    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

WOW

21.09.2025 19:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A sketch dump of character design exploration of Kฤmohoaliสปi (reimagined as a shapeshifting celestial megalodon), Kalei (a limb different disabled Hawaiian person) and Nanaue as a shark pup.

A sketch dump of character design exploration of Kฤmohoaliสปi (reimagined as a shapeshifting celestial megalodon), Kalei (a limb different disabled Hawaiian person) and Nanaue as a shark pup.

Colorful speedpaints exploring Taonui Mun interacting with four sacred stones, Kalei floating above Kฤmohoaliสปi the celestial megalodon, Superboy and the Silver Sword looking towards a sword placed in the four sacred stones while a shark constellation points to it

Colorful speedpaints exploring Taonui Mun interacting with four sacred stones, Kalei floating above Kฤmohoaliสปi the celestial megalodon, Superboy and the Silver Sword looking towards a sword placed in the four sacred stones while a shark constellation points to it

Kฤmohoaliสปi the Shark God, his partner Kalei, and their son Nanaue the King Shark.

A reimagining of the Hawaiian aspects of Superboy '94

#Art #DCcomics #KingShark #Superboy #Artsky #Sharks

21.09.2025 00:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 334    ๐Ÿ” 82    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Macron hugging Zelensky

Macron hugging Zelensky

Macron hugging Modi

Macron hugging Modi

Macron clasping Lula's hand while they look ahead together

Macron clasping Lula's hand while they look ahead together

Macron trying to hug Trudeau

Macron trying to hug Trudeau

Macron needs to be stopped

21.09.2025 19:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 646    ๐Ÿ” 66    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 29    ๐Ÿ“Œ 107

To be against genocide in Gaza means we have to oppose the structural oppression of capitalism, colonialism, and imperialism at the root of ongoing genocides in Sudan, Congo, and Tigray. No one is free until all of us are free. Free Palestine. Free Sudan. Free Congo. Free Tigray.

21.09.2025 14:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 326    ๐Ÿ” 129    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Im not over the name "Quattro Bajeena"

20.09.2025 21:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 163    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 21    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

HT ends with "To Be Continued"??

20.09.2025 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

(sorry this is so fucked up but there'll be more twists to the situation in book 3 lol, dw)

19.09.2025 22:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 173    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Qin Zheng's face (illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie) edited over a meme of a person captioned as saying "my wife's boyfriend gifted me with 2 gifts today!" while holding a PS5 and a series of ultrasound photos of a baby

Qin Zheng's face (illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie) edited over a meme of a person captioned as saying "my wife's boyfriend gifted me with 2 gifts today!" while holding a PS5 and a series of ultrasound photos of a baby

Heavenly Tyrant (2024):

19.09.2025 22:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 366    ๐Ÿ” 31    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Say it with me: we would not be seeing this authoritarian censorship takeover in the United States, had both parties, the media and elite institutions not already greased the path with the muzzling of speech on Palestine.

18.09.2025 05:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2695    ๐Ÿ” 672    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 48    ๐Ÿ“Œ 22

I'm trying not to hold my breath, but... I THINK y'all just about saved my family?? We are SO CLOSE to the goal now, and for the first time in 2 months I feel a little hope? โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฅน
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR DONATIONS AND SUPPORT!! Please keep sharing if you can? It truly means the world to us.

18.09.2025 21:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 28    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Israel strikes kill Palestinians near Gazaโ€™s last functioning hospitals Israeli forces kill at least 15 people outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, four more killed near al-Ahli Hospital.

Israeli forces kill at least 15 people outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, four more killed near al-Ahli Hospital.

17.09.2025 23:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 162    ๐Ÿ” 124    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

What a relief that we've spent the past decade wringing our hands about censorious leftist college students

17.09.2025 22:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2357    ๐Ÿ” 458    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

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